Gentiana Silken Skies

Anyone who follows this blog well will have noticed that I have discarded the allotment in favour of exploring the fascinating world of alpines – smaller, neater, no couch grass.

I have noticed over the last couple of months a number of small dainty pots finding their way home with me from various talks, shows and gardens. Being interested in alpines was particularly good when visiting The Garden House in Devon. The reason we were in Devon was to take my youngest back to University so you can imagine how full my car was – no room for plants then? Arh yes but there was room for a little gentiana, which just fitted in the sunglass whatsemacallit thingy between the front seats.

I potted it up and top dressed with horticultural grit in true alpine growing style and it is now flowering.

I really do like gentiana especially the intensity of the blue so much punch for something so small.

If the other alpines I have bought, or will be buying, deliver such a punch then I’m a convert.

True blue flowers are far less common than other colours which is probably one of the reasons why these look so lovely. There was a swathe of gentians at St Andrews’ Botanical Gardens when we visited in August, although I don’t remember what variety they were. Good luck with your alpine journey!

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Hi, welcome to blog.
I have been blogging mainly about my garden since 2008 but my proper job is in higher education administration.
I have been very lucky since I started to blog to meet lots of interesting people, learn loads about plants, and visited lots of amazing gardens. These days my posts aren't as regular as they used to be because of work commitments but whenever I come across something interesting or beautiful that I think readers might enjoy I shall try to share it with you